For experienced riders
Even at 303 kg, the low center of gravity of the Hammer S makes low-speed manoeuvring a breeze. At high speed, the firm suspension makes the bike a little twitchier than soft sprung boulevard cruisers. That being said, the firmer suspension allows an experienced rider to attack corners without fear of unsettling the machine, if you can push through the bike’s resistance to changing direction caused by the extra-wide rear tire. Finally, the relaxed riding position proves extremely comfortable and strain-free for your entire body.

The Hammer S is equiped with the Freedom 106/6 powertrain (106 cubic inches, 6-speed gearbox).

The Hammer S features a white-faced tachometer, super-lightweight X-Factor alloy wheels, a removable passenger seat cowl, braided brake lines and performance tires. The sharply-executed design makes it an exceptional machine that draws stares wherever it goes. It’s like a two-wheel Ford Cobra.

Bottom line
While it’s not the most rider-friendly cruiser in the line-up, the 2009 Victory Hammer S is aptly named -- it hammers the road with killer styling and accelerations. It will appeal to riders looking for a sexy, high-performance cruiser without the radically-stretched riding position associated with this type of machine.



Great power and torque
Relaxed riding position
Sporty-tuned suspension


Harsh ride on bumps
Almost over-sensitive brakes
Cornering resistance from fat rear tire



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Photo Credit : Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert